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Lucas Giolito Out for 2025 Playoffs Due to Injury

10/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

Lucas Giolito will miss 2025 MLB Playoffs for the Boston Red Sox with an elbow injury.
Manager Alex Cora confirmed the injury after Giolito visited Dr. Jeffrey Dugas.
Dr. Jeffrey Dugas previously performed elbow surgery on Giolito.
Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts during the regular season.

History

Historical Context

Since its introduction in 1974, Tommy John surgery has become a pivotal procedure for Major League Baseball pitchers, addressing elbow injuries that threaten careers. Dr. James Andrews, a key figure in this field, has treated numerous athletes, including Lucas Giolito, who recorded a 10-4 season in 2025 before facing injury challenges. The surgery's prevalence underscores the ongoing struggles and management strategies teams must adopt for injured players.

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Story summary

Lucas Giolito will miss 2025 MLB Playoffs for the Boston Red Sox with an elbow injury.
Manager Alex Cora confirmed the injury after Giolito visited Dr. Jeffrey Dugas.
Dr. Jeffrey Dugas previously performed elbow surgery on Giolito.
Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts during the regular season.

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